Rich Arenschieldt

Rich has written for OutSmart for more than 25 years, chronicling various events impacting Houston’s queer community. His areas of interest and influence include all aspects of HIV treatment and education as well as the milieu of creative endeavors Houston affords its citizenry, including the performing, visual and fine arts. Rich loves interviewing and discovering people, be they living, or, in his capacity as a member of the Society of Professional Obituary Writers, deceased.
Health & Wellness

FDA Approves First Twice-Yearly PrEP for HIV Prevention

Lenacapavir, the first FDA-approved, twice-yearly injectable PrEP for HIV prevention, shows 96% efficacy and offers unprecedented convenience, marking a major…

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Art

ISHIDA Contemporary Dance Company Offers World Premieres at Asia Society

Nationally recognized ISHIDA Dance Company returns to Houston with a bold new program, featuring a world premiere by Brett Ishida…

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Local News

Andrew Edmonson, Arts Professional, Activist, and Writer, Dies at 59

A beloved figure in Houston’s arts and LGBTQ communities, Andrew Edmonson is remembered as a tireless advocate, brilliant communicator, and…

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Front Page A&E

Exploring Trans Narratives Through Opera

HOPERA presents Laura Kaminsky's groundbreaking opera As One, exploring the journey of a trans woman to self-realization.

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Arts & Entertainment

Harmonizing the Cosmos: Houston Symphony Showcases Jimmy López Bellido’s “Eclipse”

Jimmy López Bellido’s cosmic composition Eclipse premieres at the Houston Symphony.

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Front Page News

Blake Weisser, Driving Force Behind PFLAG Houston, Dies at 102

May 7 memorial service for the LGBTQ activist is planned.

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Arts & Entertainment

Renowned Lesbian Composer to Premiere Two New Works in Houston

Pulitzer Prize-winner Jennifer Higdon reveals her musical inspirations and approach.

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Features

A Voice of the Arts

Media guru Eric Skelly helps the Houston Symphony reach new audiences.

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Front Page News

Remembering Alan Davidson

The wellness expert and teacher died last month on Easter Day.

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Front Page News

Remembering Patricia “Trish” Frye

A beloved music teacher and quiet presence in the fight for transgender acceptance.

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